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| image caption        = Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "[[Tuner Capture]]"
 
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| kanji                = チューナー
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| kanji                = チューナー<ref group=Notes>"Monster" is not included in the Japanese and Korean terms.</ref>
| romaji             = Chūnā
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| romaji               = Chūnā
 
| japanese translated  = Tuner
 
| japanese translated  = Tuner
        | arabic              = وحش زمني
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| english              = Tuner (monster)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' [[Type]]/[[Ability]] line.</ref>
| english              = Tuner monsters
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| french              = (monstre) Syntoniseur
| french              = Syntoniseur
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| german              = Empfänger(-Monster)
| german              = Empfänger
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| italian              = (mostro) Tuner
| italian              =  
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| korean              = 튜너 ''Tyuneo''
| korean              = 튜너
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| portuguese          = (monstro) Regulador
| portuguese          = Sintonizador
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| spanish              = (monstruo) Cantante
| spanish              = Cantante
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        | chinese              = 協調(怪獸)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here '''also''' specify what part is not shown on the [[Synchro Monster]]s' [[Material]] line.</ref> ''Xiétiáo (Guàishòu) / Hip2 tiu4 (Gwaai3 sau3)''<br />Formerly: 調諧器<ref name="SD11">{{citeweb|url=http://www.yugioh-card.com/hk/howto/beginner.php?lang=cn-t|title=Traditional Chinese version of ''Master Rules 2 version 1.0''|publisher=[[Konami]]}}</ref> ''Tiáoxiéqì / Tiu4 haai4 hei3''
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        | simplified chinese  = 协调(怪兽) ''Xiétiáo (Guàishòu)''
 
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'''Tuner monsters''' (Japanese: チューナー ''Chūnā'' "Tuner") are [[Monster Card|monsters]] with "Tuner" listed on the [[Type]] line. They are required for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a [[Synchro Monster]].
  
'''Tuner monsters''' are a type of [[Monster Card]], first released in ''[[Starter Deck 2008]]''
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[[Normal Monster|Normal]], [[Effect Monster|Effect]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Pendulum Monster|Pendulum]], [[Monster Token|Token]], and [[Tuner Synchro Monster|Synchro Monsters]] can all be Tuner monsters. Because Tuner is not an [[Ability]], Tuner monsters can also have an Ability, such as [[Flip monster|Flip]] or [[Union monster|Union]]. [[Special Summon Monster]]s can also be Tuner monsters. Some [[card effect]]s can also [[Treats monsters as Tuner monsters|treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners]], including the effects of [[Trap Monster]]s to Special Summon themselves.
  
'''Tuner monsters''' are required for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a [[Synchro Monster]]. When the total [[Level]] of the Tuner monster and the other monsters on your side of the field matches the Synchro Monster's Level, by sending them to the [[Graveyard]], you can Summon the Synchro Monster.
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==Characteristics==
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As a broad category of monsters, Tuner monsters have no central shared effect or special mechanical traits. However, Tuner monsters have some commonalities with regards to their card effects or properties:
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* Most Tuner monsters are low-Level, usually 1-3.
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* The rarer Level 5+ Tuner monsters typically have effects that change Levels  (e.g. "[[Flower Cardian Willow with Calligrapher]]", "[[Mare Mare]]") or have an alternative playstyle (e.g. "[[Ursarctic Megapolar]]").
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* Older Level 4 Tuner monsters often have [[negative effect]]s or [[condition]]s that limit their use.
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* Tuner monsters typically have effects that support Synchro Summoning, such as:
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** Special Summoning another monster (e.g. "[[Deep Sea Diva]]", "[[Masked Chameleon]]")
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** Special Summoning themselves when a condition is met (e.g. "[[Lady of the Lake]]", "[[Fishborg Archer]]")
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** Changing monsters' Level, Type, or [[Attribute]] (e.g. "[[Delta Flyer]]", "[[Genomix Fighter]]", "[[Genex Ally Chemistrer]]")
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* Some Tuner monsters can treat themselves as non-Tuner monsters for a Synchro Summon (e.g. "[[Phantom King Hydride]]")
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* Some Tuner monsters can only be used as Synchro Material for a limited set of Synchro Monsters (e.g. "[[Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Spirit]]", "[[Mystic Macrocarpa Seed]]", "[[Scrap Soldier]]")
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* Older [[Tuner Pendulum Monster]]s typically have restrictive effects or conditions (e.g. "[[Luster Pendulum, the Dracoslayer]]", "[[White Wing Magician]]"), as they can be easily recovered by [[Pendulum Summon]]ing after being used in Synchro Summons.
  
Tuner monsters are the first secondary [[Type]] of [[Normal Monster]]s, and the fifth secondary Type of [[Effect Monster]]s, like [[Union Monster|Union]] and [[Spirit monster]]s. Subsequently, there are some Tuner monsters which are [[Effect Monster]]s (e.g. "[[Krebons]]", "[[Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]" or "[[Junk Synchron]]") and a few that are [[Normal Monster]]s (e.g. "[[Water Spirit]]" and "[[Tune Warrior]]"). Furthermore, there are cards that can treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners, including themselves (e.g. "[[Lightwave Tuning]]" and "[[Tuned Magician]]"). As such, Tuning is NOT considered an effect, and cannot be negated with cards such as "[[Skill Drain]]".
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==Count by properties==
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===By Level===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 1 Monster Cards|1]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 2 Monster Cards|2]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 3 Monster Cards|3]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 4 Monster Cards|4]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 5 Monster Cards|5]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 6 Monster Cards|6]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 7 Monster Cards|7]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 8 Monster Cards|8]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 9 Monster Cards|9]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 10 Monster Cards|10]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 11 Monster Cards|11]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 12 Monster Cards|12]]
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|-
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! scope="row" | #
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::9]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::9]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::10]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::10]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::11]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::11]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::12]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::12]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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|}
  
Most Tuner monsters are low in [[Level]], usually ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, but they often have effects that allow them to facilitate the summoning of a Synchro Monster, such as Summoning other monsters, altering their own Level, or preventing themselves from being destroyed. There are rarer Tuner monsters that are Level 4, and currently a few that are Level 5, one [[Blackwing - Kogarashi the Wanderer|Level 6]], one [[Emissary from Pandemonium|Level 7]], and one [[Life Stream Dragon|Level 8]] Tuner.
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===By monster card type===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! style="width: 3em;" | Normal
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! style="width: 3em;" | Effect
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! style="width: 3em;" | Ritual
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! style="width: 3em;" | Fusion
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! style="width: 3em;" | Synchro
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! style="width: 3em;" | Pendulum
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! style="width: 3em;" | Token
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Normal Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Normal Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Effect Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Effect Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Ritual Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Ritual Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Fusion Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Fusion Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Synchro Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Synchro Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Pendulum Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Pendulum Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Monster Token]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Monster Token]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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There are a few support cards that specifically deal with Tuner monsters, including "[[Revival Gift]]" and "[[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]", which further aid in setting up a [[Synchro Summon]].
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Due to the usage of Levels in Synchro Summoning, there are no [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] or [[Link Monster|Link]] Tuner monsters.
  
Some Synchro Monsters require a specific Tuner monster (like "[[Junk Warrior]]" and the other "[[Junk]]" Synchro Monsters that require "Junk Synchron" as a Tuner). Others require a tuner of a specific [[Type]], [[Attribute]], or [[archetype]] (like "[[Blackwing]]" Synchro Monsters requiring a "Blackwing" Tuner).
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===By ability===
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! style="width: 3em;" | Toon
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! style="width: 3em;" | Spirit
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! style="width: 3em;" | Union
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! style="width: 3em;" | Gemini
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! style="width: 3em;" | Flip
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! scope="row" | #
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Toon monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Toon monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Spirit monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Spirit monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Union monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Union monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Gemini monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Gemini monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Flip monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Flip monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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|}
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In addition, there are 24 cards that [[Treats itself as a Tuner monster|can treat themselves as Tuner monsters]], and 32 cards that can [[Treats monsters as Tuner monsters|treat other monsters as Tuners]].
  
Tuner monsters, like their name, have ties to sound. As such, most support cards have references to music and wavelengths (such as "[[Frequency Magician]]"). A few Synchro Monsters and Tuners also have mechanical appearance, despite not being classified as either [[Machine]] or [[Psychic]], furthering this connection to sound waves.
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==Design==
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As implied by the name, many Tuner monsters have designs related to sound, like "[[Frequency Magician]]", "[[Phonon Pulse Dragon]]", and the "[[Resonator]]" monsters. Many Tuner support cards have references to music or wavelengths, like "[[Natural Tune]]", "[[Resonator Call]]", and "[[Tuning]]".
  
There are also [[Tuner Synchro Monster]]s, which have the ability to Synchro Summon during your opponent's turn, except "[[Life Stream Dragon]]". They are also required for [[Accel Synchro Monster]]s, such as "[[Shooting Star Dragon]]". Only  "[[Formula Synchron]]", "[[Life Stream Dragon]]", and "[[T.G. Wonder Magician]]" have been Released.
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==Examples==
==Example==
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| Galaxy Serpent                | Tuner Normal Monster
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| Junk Synchron                | Tuner Effect Monster
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| Magikey Blaster - Batosbuster | Tuner Ritual Monster
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| Sea Monster of Theseus        | Tuner Fusion Monster
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| Formula Synchron              | Tuner Synchro Monster
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| D/D Orthros                  | Tuner Pendulum Monster
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| Swordsoul Token              | Tuner Token Monster
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}}
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==Trivia==
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* While there are no Tuner Gemini monsters, the Gemini monster "[[Tuned Magician]]" treats itself as a Tuner after being Normal Summoned while already on the field.
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* "[[Torque Tune Gear]]" is the only Tuner Union monster.
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* While there are no Tuner monsters in Rush Duel, the Tuner monster "[[Black Salvo]]" appears in the artwork of "[[Counter Cannonball]]."
  
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==Notes==
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<references group="Notes" />
  
==See also==
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==References==
* [[Synchro Summon]]
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<references />
  
{{Gameplay}}
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{{Card types}}
  
 
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[[Category:Secondary types of Monster Cards]]

Latest revision as of 00:04, 5 February 2024

Tuner monster

Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "Tuner Capture"
Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "Tuner Capture"

Japanese

チューナー[Notes 1]

Japanese (romanized)

Chūnā

Japanese (translated)

Tuner

English

Tuner (monster)[Notes 2]

Lists

Tuner monsters (Japanese: チューナー Chūnā "Tuner") are monsters with "Tuner" listed on the Type line. They are required for the Synchro Summon of a Synchro Monster.

Normal, Effect, Fusion, Ritual, Pendulum, Token, and Synchro Monsters can all be Tuner monsters. Because Tuner is not an Ability, Tuner monsters can also have an Ability, such as Flip or Union. Special Summon Monsters can also be Tuner monsters. Some card effects can also treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners, including the effects of Trap Monsters to Special Summon themselves.

Characteristics[edit]

As a broad category of monsters, Tuner monsters have no central shared effect or special mechanical traits. However, Tuner monsters have some commonalities with regards to their card effects or properties:

Count by properties[edit]

By Level[edit]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
# 123 132 127 83 28 21 8 9 0 0 1 0

By monster card type[edit]

Normal Effect Ritual Fusion Synchro Pendulum Token
# 15 515 2 3 39 13 3

Due to the usage of Levels in Synchro Summoning, there are no Xyz or Link Tuner monsters.

By ability[edit]

Toon Spirit Union Gemini Flip
# 0 0 1 0 3

In addition, there are 24 cards that can treat themselves as Tuner monsters, and 32 cards that can treat other monsters as Tuners.

Design[edit]

As implied by the name, many Tuner monsters have designs related to sound, like "Frequency Magician", "Phonon Pulse Dragon", and the "Resonator" monsters. Many Tuner support cards have references to music or wavelengths, like "Natural Tune", "Resonator Call", and "Tuning".

Examples[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • While there are no Tuner Gemini monsters, the Gemini monster "Tuned Magician" treats itself as a Tuner after being Normal Summoned while already on the field.
  • "Torque Tune Gear" is the only Tuner Union monster.
  • While there are no Tuner monsters in Rush Duel, the Tuner monster "Black Salvo" appears in the artwork of "Counter Cannonball."

Notes[edit]

  1. "Monster" is not included in the Japanese and Korean terms.
  2. The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' Type/Ability line.
  3. The parentheses here also specify what part is not shown on the Synchro Monsters' Material line.

References[edit]